Sweet Onion Pie

This delicious pie has a buttery cracker crumb crust and is stuffed with sweet onions. It is superb along side any barbequed meat -- especially pork.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch paprika
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 1 ½ cups buttery round crackers, crumbled
• 2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine crackers and 4 tablespoons of butter in a bowl until well blended. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of 8 inch pie plate to form a shell. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 3

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic slowly until tender, about 12 minutes. Arrange onions in the cracker crust.

Step 4

Beat eggs, whole milk, chives, and salt in a bowl until blended. Pour the mixture over the onions. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 35 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Garnish with the parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.